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Both chose the Detroit Lions’ Calvin Johnson as the No. one wide receiver. Here is the top Lion for each position: Lions Defense/special teams—10th (Eisenberg, Richard) Both writers put QB Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers, RB Arian ...  

ALLEN PARK -- After participating in individual drills during OTA workouts each of the the past two weeks, Detroit Lions running back Mikel Leshoure sat out practice on Monday. Coach Jim Schwartz assured the media that Leshoure's surgically ...  

Lions coach Jim Schwartz said he is concerned about Best, but does not intend to treat the running back differently in training camp - when hitting can occur - by placing him in a protective red jersey. "I don't think that stigma is good for ...  

ALLEN PARK - Detroit Lions receiver Titus Young said he felt it was his responsibility to apologize to his teammates after punching safety Louis Delmas during a recent voluntary workout. Young recently punched Delmas when his teammate was not ...  

Lions defensive tackle Andre Fluellen is scheduled to appear at the camp to work with participants, sign autographs and answer questions. “We are excited to return to Grand Blanc for the ninth consecutive summer,” said Chris Fritzsching ...  

If there's one thing the Detroit Lions know, it's adversity. After all, we're talking about a team that, prior to 2011, hadn't seen the bright lights of NFL postseason glory since 1999. During that stretch, the team compiled an abysmal 48-128 record. We're talking about a Detroit Lions team that survived an unexpected retirement from the best player to ever wear Honolulu blue and silver in Barry Sanders. We're talking about a team that...  

Head coach Jim Schwartz has publicly admitted the players have frustrated him, and while nothing has happened to Nick Fairley or Mikel Leshoure, that's in part because the courts are still involved. Maybe this is wishful thinking, but I believe that ...  

The 2012 Detroit Lions home schedule consists of games against the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, St. Louis Rams, Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons. They'll also host the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills during the preseason.  

DETROIT -- Detroit Lions defensive tackle Andre Fluellen will never forget ... Fluellen re-signed with Detroit after visiting the Cincinnati Bengals and St. Louis Rams this offseason. "I've been through so much here, especially the 0-16 (season ...  

I haven't always agreed with the views expressed by the NFL Network. In all honesty, I've been puzzled by some of the commentary that Warren Sapp and Marshall Faulk have provided—particularly related to the Detroit Lions. There's no need to rehash those ...  

The Lions were thrilled when Fairley dropped to them at 13th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft after leading Auburn’s defense to the BCS national title. Early in the draft process, he had been considered the consensus No. 1 overall pick until ...  

Cliff Avril is away from the team, but is not getting into trouble. I think once Mikel Leshoure and Nick Fairley are dealt their suspensions, they will either straighten up or have to find another team to embarrass. Q: "Do you think the Lions ...  

The formula seems simple: Keep Matthew Stafford healthy and the Detroit Lions could be headed to the NFL playoffs for the second consecutive season. Health is the only question mark left, says ESPN's Adam Schefter, who answered a question about ...  

GRAND RAPIDS -- In the NFL, the one constant is nothing stays the same. Between roster turnover and coaching changes, teams often look radically different from year to year. That's why the Detroit Lions are unique. The team is returning 21 of 22 ...  

DETROIT, MI – The Jackson man who admitted to threatening to blow up the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during a Lions loss pleaded guilty this afternoon in U.S. District Court in Detroit. Shawn Payton, 34, appeared before Judge David M. Lawson of ...  

With the off-season rolling (or stumbling or speeding depending on the news report) along the way it has been, pretty much every second of every early game, both pre-season and regular season will be under minute observation by fans and media. That said ...  

Like the Guns N' Roses song 'Civil War' says "Some men you just can't reach." This seems to be the case when it comes to the Lions Mikel Leshoure and Nick Fairley. Leshoure hasn't even run a play with Detroit since they signed him in 2011, yet ...  

[NFL.com] • As NFL.com's Ian Rapoport notes, the St. Louis Rams and San Francisco 49ers might be two of the benefactors of the Lions' offseason troubles. If Leshoure and Fairley face suspensions, the Detroit's first two opponents likely would ...  

One thing is very clear, though, says FOX 2's Voice of the Detroit Lions Dan Miller. "They spent (Tuesday) talking about this, and people across the country are talking about this. That's not good," he told Casey Ford and Bill Blohm on ESPN 970 Marquette.  

FEATURE STORY| Herman Moore has a stern, yet compassionate message to the young Detroit Lions whom have had recent legal troubles: Watch your step, think of your teammates, and don't blow what could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity -- the world is watching and reading every minute of the day.  

DETROIT -- Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand understands that every child will not be able to play professional football when they grow up. However, that does not mean they cannot be as healthy as NFL players. The Detroit Lions Charities ...  

DETROIT -- Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand understands that every child will not be able to play professional football when they grow up. However, that does not mean they cannot be as healthy as NFL players. The Detroit Lions Charities ...  

The Detroit Lions still took Broyles in the second round, and according to CBS Sports Rob Rang, they believe he can be back on the field full-time for training camp. What should we expect to see when Broyles does get on the field? Broyles shared in his ...  

Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew has received his share of criticism for the poor decisions some players have made this offseason. The actions of Nick Fairley, Mikel Leshoure, Titus Young and Johnny Culbreath are well documented ...  

As we look at the 2012 Detroit Lions, a few things become very clear.This is a team with tremendous talent and ability. This is also a team with a penchant for aggressive play which occasionally spills across the line into penalties.If the Lions can keep the aggression tilted towards the opposition without crossing that line they could go very far.How far?I'm saying all the way.Here's how that happens.Stay HealthyIt goes without saying that in...  

Fairley's arrest was the Lions' fifth run-in with the law this offseason and second in two months for the defensive lineman. Corey Williams, a locker room leader with a history of being brutally honest, admitted he's content to let the coaching ...  

Four members of the Detroit Lions' 2011 draft class have gotten into trouble this offseason, totaling five arrests and an in-practice sucker punch. One NFL executive told NFL Network's Albert Breer there's only one way to solve the situation ...  

COMMENTARY| Thoughts of Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins roaming the field for the Detroit Lions have crossed my mind several, several times since the 2012 NFL Draft. The Lions offered Dallas a deal for Jenkins, who was reportedly unhappy with the ...  

ALLEN PARK -- OTAs are voluntary, but voluntary should really be in quotation marks. Usually the only reason a player misses these workouts is if there's a contract situation -- see Cliff Avril -- or if a player is injured. The Detroit Lions ...  

It took a few pitches for Detroit Lions wideout Calvin Johnson to find a rhythm, but during his second turn, he took a meatball into the home bullpen over the left-field wall. Watch video James Schmehl | MLive.comDetroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland talks to Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson prior to the team's interleague opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates. (James Schmehl | MLive...  

Fairley attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College from 2007 to 2008. After being redshirted in 2007, he played in seven games in 2008. He recorded 63 tackles and seven sacks. During the 2011 BCS National Championship Game against the Oregon Ducks, Fairley ...  

Four members of the Lions 2011 draft class have gotten into trouble this offseason, totaling five arrests and a sucker punch during practice. One NFL executive told NFL Network's Albert Breer there's only one way to solve the situation: Cut someone.  

Heading into arguably their most anticipated season in team history, the Detroit Lions were hoping for an offseason chock full of positivity and hard work. They finished last season 10-6 and garnered the franchise's first playoff berth in over a decade. Goals for 2012 are even bigger and better. The Lions finally had momentum in their favor and fans were returning to support a team they had long since abandoned. Detroit just needed to get the...  

At his most recent press conference following yesterday's OTAs, Detroits Lions head coach Jim Schwartz answered a litany of questions regarding Nick Fairley, Mikel Leshoure and Titus Young. The media was interested in knowing how he—and the team—were ...  

Those on the outside of the league lauded the Lions for the landing three first-round-type talents in the first 57 picks of the 2011 draft. Inside the NFL, though ... according to the Detroit Free Press, rubbing others the wrong way with ...  

From Titus Young punching teammate Louis Delmas to Nick Fairley's arrest for drunk driving, to Mikel Leshoure's marijuana arrest, the Detroit Lions have lately been in the news for all the wrong reasons, but they still aren't the NFL's bad boys. Sure, their public relations department is earning its paycheck right now, but they've got a ways to go before correctly being labeled as the league's bad boys. Every team deals with off-field and...  

The Detroit Lions have watched during the off-season as running back Mikel Leshoure was arrested for marijuana possession and Nick Fairley was arrested on two separate occasions for drunk driving and marijuana possession and now the franchise ...  

ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz spent over 10 minutes answering questions about his team's consistent discipline problems after organized team activities on Tuesday. Schwartz was bombarded with questions after Nick Fairley's ...  

He said that league substance abuse and player conduct policies could sideline Fairley at the start of the 2012 season. The approach taken by Schwartz and the Lions is odd, to say the least. But looking back on the trouble the 2011 class has been in ...  

Titus Young and Nick Fairley took part in Detroit Lions' organized team activities Tuesday after each made troubling headlines in recent days. Young, a second-year starting receiver, issued a statement apologizing for his behavior, even though ...  

ALLEN PARK -- Nate Burleson is viewed as one of the Detroit Lions' veteran leaders, a vocal presence on and off the field. Like many of the team's vets, he's been frustrated with the decision-making of some of his younger teammates this ...  

Detroit Lions fans have to be cringing at the thought of the “Madden Curse” hampering their superstar wide receiver, Calvin Johnson. Without Megatron, the Lions would have no shot at improving on their 10-6 record from a year ago. The NFC North is ...  

He missed the entire 2010 (6-10) season at Ford Field. It was a big change, and not just for him. His dad said that one of his darkest moments during Chris’ struggle was the Thanksgiving game against the New England Patriots, a few months ...  

Detroit Lions fans are a passionate bunch. And clearly, so is their team. But with a full season of craziness followed by an offseason of madness, the question has to be asked: Is there another sports franchise on the planet that is this out of control? In ...  

Nick Fairley: selfish. Mikel Leshoure ... Leshoure does not understand that his two recent arrests hurt Matthew Stafford. Instead of Stafford being known as the guy who donated $15,000 charity recently, he is more like Adam Sandler ...  

Twitter can be a tool and a great source of breaking news and information for the Detroit Lions, but you have to be following the right people. You can tailor your Twitter experience and if you do it well, you won't ever be out of the loop on anything.  

Lions wide receiver Titus Young's 'apathetic' attitude is wearing thin on the team's veterans, writes Gregg Rosenthal. More ... "My recent actions have not always been up to the standards the Lions expect or the standards that I expect from myself.  

Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz is taking some heat-deservedly so-for the actions of a few players off the field over the last five months. On Tuesday he finally spoke out about the rash of incidents which have taken place. It was about time. He's taken some ...  

ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions receiver Titus Young returned to voluntary workouts on Tuesday, but that does not mean the past is behind him. Young was allowed to participate in organized team activities (OTAs) on Tuesday after he punched safety ...  

I don't know any other way to answer that one." The NFL is currently reviewing Fairley's recent arrest under its league policies, according to league spokesperson Greg Aiello. Here is how the penalties are calculated: -- 1st player suspended ...  

As unorthodox as this may seem, the Lions made a good decision ... line of scrimmage throughout the 2010 college football season at Auburn with 11.5 sacks and 60 tackles. Possessing great size to make plays as a 4-3 defensive tackle, Fairley can be ...  

They will be joined by former Red Wings Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby and Joe Kocur. (Follow @PaulaPasche on Twitter. Get Lions news delivered directly to your phone by texting the keyword "Lions" to 22700. Msg & Data Rates May  

Johnson's Q session with the official Lions web site was a quick, entertaining, late-night read. I highly recommend it. Adam Biggers has followed the NFL for over 20 years, specifically the Detroit Lions. He can be found on Twitter @AdamBiggers81.  

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley was arrested on Sunday morning in Alabama. The Detroit Lions first-round draft pick in 2011 was stopped as he drove past a state trooper at 100 mph in his Cadillac Escalade in unincorporated Mobile ...  

Young players who have a lot of money can become stars or blow up right ... One playoff appearance doesn’t make a career for any of these young Lions. Since a 5-0 start last year, some of the young Lions have acted as if they already had ...  

Detroit Lions star Nick Fairley has been arrested again, this time on charges of driving under the influence and evading police. Fairley, defensive tackle for the troubled Lions, was arrested Sunday at about 1 a.m. EDT after police in Mobile, Ala., allegedly clocked his Cadillac Escalade going 100 mph.  

COMMENTARY| Nick Fairley's recent DUI in Alabama may be a way for the Detroit Lions' first-round pick of the 2011 NFL Draft to call for help. His track record since April suggests that he's spiraling toward self-destruction, one that Lions fans have seen ...  

The Detroit Lions have thrown their hat into the ring in an attempt to acquire Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins. According to Calvin Watkins of ESPN Dallas, sources surrounding the team found that the interest is not mutual, but that will not stop ...  

Nick Fairley has become a problem for the Detroit Lions on and off the field.As reported by Fox 10 TV in Mobile, Ala.:According to troopers Fairley initially refused to stop for the emergency lights and sirens.  When he finally pulled over, troopers said Fairley seemed impaired. The Detroit Lions defensive tackle is facing several charges including DUI, attempting to elude police, and reckless driving.Retrace back to the first week of April...  

It would be logical to assume that Schwartz would be more heavy-handed, delivering harsh commentary when discussing, say, sucker punches in practice, or even players who can't seem to stay away from police. Lions followers want to hear Schwartz take an ...  

(AP) -- Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley has been arrested ... Fairly was also cited for reckless driving, no proof of insurance and open container. Lions spokesman Bill Keenist says the team is aware of the reports and is gathering information.  

"This is the voluntary portion of our offseason," coach Jim Schwartz said. "We're not in mandatory minicamp. I am not commenting on which guys are here and which guys aren't. They are all accounted for. We are aware of the reasons each one is ...  

Detroit Lions star defensive tackle and prized first-round draft pick in 2011, Nick Fairley, was reportedly arrested for driving under the influence and attempting to elude police in Alabama Sunday morning, according to FOX 10 News. This reported arrest ...  

TILLMAN'S CORNER, Ala. (AP) Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley has been arrested in Alabama on charges of driving under the influence and attempting to elude police, his second arrest in his home state in two months.  

Cam Newton may be No. 1 in Carolina, but not in the race for the Madden NFL 13 game cover. Newton, who sports the No. 1 jersey as quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, fell to Calvin Johnson Jr., wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, in the matchup to determine who would grace the cover of the soon-to-be released video game, EA Sports has announced. Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) and ESPN revealed the pick on SportsNation Wednesday evening...  

Sports in Brief: Detroit Lions' Fairley arrested again in Ala.Philadelphia InquirerDetroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley has been arrested in Alabama on charges of driving under the influence and attempting to elude police, his second arrest in his home state in two months. Alabama state troopers say the 24-year-old passed a ...and more »  

The Detroit Lions continued its troubling offseason of misbehavior ... but troopers also said Fairley was ticketed for reckless driving, no proof of insurance and having an open container. Fairley posted $1750 bond and was released shortly ...  

MOBILE, Alabama-- Nick Fairley, former Auburn University football player and current Detroit Lions defensive tackle ... Fairley, according to Alabama State Troopers, was driving under the influence and attempting to elude police.  

With Nick Fairley's latest arrest, it's clear that the Detroit Lions' 2011 NFL draft class, as well as the entire culture in Detroit, is crumbling. This morning, less than two months after his last arrest, the Lions defensive tackle decided an under-the ...  

Nick Fairley is finding the NFL lifestyle to be a bit of a challenge. (Getty Images) Yes, that's right -- there's one for all you sabermetricians out there. Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley, selected in the first round (13th overall) of the 2011 ...  

The Detroit Lions just can't stop making headlines for all the wrong reasons.Earlier this offseason, I wrote that the Detroit Lions would go as far as their petulant nature allowed. From the head coach on down, the Lions need to have a serious look in the mirror about how they operate. I ended that post saying that I honestly believe the Lions have the talent to be Super Bowl contenders, a stance I reiterated in this video I did with Zerkle...  

The Detroit Lions, like any team, depend on their team leaders to bring them success.Unlike every team, the Lions actually have a lot of established and emerging team leaders ready to lead this team to the next level.Sure, the Lions have a bunch of solid role players whose success will be important to the Lions in 2012. But as important as Nate Burleson's contributions will be, they pale in comparison to the of Calvin Johnson. I'd love to see...  

The next wide receiver on the list is Larry Fitzgerald at No. 9. Is Matt Ryan better than Matthew Stafford? • Coming off his first healthy season as the Lions' starting quarterback -- and a 5,000-yard passing season -- Prisco has Stafford ...  

COMMENTARY| Nick Fairley's recent DUI in Alabama may be a way for the Detroit Lions' first-round pick of the 2011 NFL Draft to call for help.  

COMMENTARY| Rob Rubick, a former Detroit Lions tight end, doesn't mince words. Calling him opinionated would be an understatement. Rubick doesn't mind telling like it is. He doesn't hold back. During WXYZ-Detroit's 2012 Draft Day special, Rubick called for ...  

In 2012 the Detroit Lions will look to prove the playoff run of last season was no fluke, but individual players will be looking to make statements of their own.The pressure is heating up on guys like Jahvid Best and Gosder Cherilus as they are running out of time and chances to prove their worth to the Lions organization.Whether it is due to overcrowding on the depth chart, an injury-plagued history or past anger management issues, there are...  

Former Michigan State University standout Drew Stanton is coming back to Battle Creek and he's bringing along a few of his friends. For the second year, Stanton will host the Kickball Classic at Bailey Park in Battle Creek, this Sunday.  

The Detroit Lions are going to win the Super Bowl in the upcoming season.All the pieces have fallen into place for the Honolulu Blue and Silver to finally hoist the Lombardi Trophy that has always eluded the franchise.Will there be obstacles?Of course.Within the Lions' own division lie the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears—two teams with their own dreams of playing into February.But this will be Detroit's year.Why?Let's find out...Begin...  

COMMENTARY| Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins is being pursued by the Indianapolis Colts, according to reports. Unhappy in Dallas, Jenkins would add depth, skill and leadership, potentially, to any team's secondary -- like the Detroit Lions, who were ...  

I don't mean to insinuate that there's ever a good time to be driving while drunk, but Fairley's Sunday morning run-in with the law couldn't have come at a ... while also trying to maintain their success on the field. Will they use the hatred from the ...  

Now yes, the durability concerns definitely limited his chance to develop and contribute last season, however, he was a top 15 selection and the Lions' had a strong front seven in Ndamukong Suh, Cliff Avril and Kyle Vanden Bosch to shut down opponents.  

System quarterback. Too short. Poor arm strength. Not NFL material. Such were the criticisms tossed implicitly in the direction of Boise State Broncos quarterback Kellen Moore as he sat through three days of the NFL draft, waiting for a phone call that would never come. Eventually, 32 teams collectively decided that Moore was not one of the 253 best players in the 2012 draft class. But a few hours after the selection of Mr. Irrelevant, while...  

Before the draft, NFL Network's Mike Mayock said he'd rather have Marcel Dareus than Fairley, because Dareus was the "safer pick." SB Nation listed his weaknesses as "Character. Character. Character." It may be a leap to lump the "character ...  

Can Matt Stafford and Calvin Johnson repeat their performances from last year? Are the Lions the NFL's version of the Detroit Pistons team that earned the nickname 'Bad Boys?' "Personality-wise, Schwartz, defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham ...  

But you saw the flashes of what he can do,’’ Lions coach Jim Schwartz said on Monday, the first day of OTAs. “He’s had a good offseason program so far; he can stay focused on those kinds of things athletically. There’s no surprise that ...  

The NFL regular season is still months away, but with the NFL draft behind us and organized team activities ahead, it feels a lot more like preseason than postseason.So with that mindset, it's time to look ahead. Who won the Super Bowl last season? Who cares? Stop living in the past, there are 32 teams back in it again.One of those teams is the Detroit Lions, and they may be more "in it" right now than they have been in more than 50 years.The...  

The Detroit Lions are so ingrained in your blood stream, you have a Dutch Clark screen saver. Okay, maybe you are not that hardcore. You are a Lions fan, nonetheless. Feel free to send me your questions about the Lions today. I'll make sure to ...  

Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley was arrested Sunday morning for the second time in less than three months ... Get Lions news delivered directly to your phone by texting the keyword "Lions" to 22700. Msg & Data Rates May Apply.  

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions faced several major free agent decisions this offseason, but 2013 might be less stressful for general manager Martin Mayhew. Assuming Avril signs his one-year deal worth over $10 million, Detroit will have to ...  

COMMENTARY| Hustle, energy, non-stop -- those words perfectly describe Detroit Lions safety ... pick in 2010 who signed a six-year, $60 million deal. Berry missed all but one game of the 2011 season to injury, but had 92 tackles and four picks as a rookie.  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young and defensive tackle Nick Fairley were back on the field for the Detroit Lions on Tuesday. Young got into an altercation with a teammate earlier this month, but released a statement ...  

The 2012 Detroit Lions' schedule gives the team a shot at chasing down the Green Bay Packers for a division title in the NFC North. The team has a great chance to get out to a fast start with some underperforming opponents, but a quirk in the schedule also gives them a bye in Week 5.  

COMMENTARY| James Bryant's usage, or potential usage, in the 2012 NFL season is one of the most interesting topics of the Detroit Lions' offseason. Bryant, a former boxer and Canadian Football League player, is a fullback - a position that hasn't been en ...  

How many games will the Detroit ... Lions could be just play or two, or an injury, away from 8-8 in a talented NFC. So that line seems just about right. Let's take another look at the Lions' schedule (home games in CAPS): Sept. 9 -- ST. LOUIS ...  

COMMENTARY| It was rumored that the Detroit Lions entertained the thought of dealing defensive end Cliff Avril during the 2012 NFL Draft. He would have likely been a valuable trading tool, too. And it's safe to say that Avril's pursuit of a financially ...  

Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young, who reportedly got into a fight with teammate Louis Delmas and was later absent from team workouts, issued a brief statement Tuesday morning. From the Detroit Lions official website: "My recent actions ...  

The event will be held at Kensington Metropark on June 12. Several Lions players are scheduled to participate along with a handful professional anglers, including Bassmaster champion, and Kalamazoo native, Kevin VanDam.  

Matt Flynn has 19.5 million reasons to thank the Detroit Lions secondary. You see, Flynn had the good fortune of starting versus Detroit on January 1 st. The Packers were resting Aaron Rodgers for the playoffs. Flynn promptly torched the Lions secondary ...  

For the Detroit Lions, it's also an important time year to raise money for local charities. The Lions host a number of annual functions, ranging from a traditional golf outing to the more unorthodox bocce ball tournament. This year they're ...  

It's hard enough to project what's going to happen next season in the NFL, but ESPN wasn't afraid to dust off its crystal ball and peer ahead to 2015. And Detroit Lions fans should like the results. The Lions are ranked sixth overall in ESPN's ...  

ALLEN PARK -- As part of the Detroit Lions' practice routine, the players open up with a series of stretches and sprints. Since he signed with the organization in 2010, defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch has been the first player to cross the ...  

The Detroit Lions are a really good team and the only thing holding me back from rooting for this historically poor team is their stupid, poopyface of a coach. I don't want to beat a dead horse - I mean, not like how the 49ers beat the Lions last year - but that guy seems like an idiot. You know, in the same way I bet Harbaugh seems to Lions fans. The fact remains, though, that this is a strong team which really needed to just keep the gang...  

The Ann Arbor News - MLive.comVideo: Lions' Calvin Johnson hits home run at Comerica ParkDetroit Free PressDetroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland talks with Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson after he took batting practice with the Tigers before their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 18, 2012. / Julian H. Gonzalez / DFP Lions' wide receiver ...Video: Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson launches homer during Detroit Tigers ...The Ann...  

NFL.com's Albert Breer also mentions several other players, including Louis Delmas and Corey Williams entering contract years ... almost all of last season with the Chargers. I like Ronnell Lewis, but he's a bit of a project this year and more of a longer ...  

Calvin Johnson cemented himself as one of the NFL's elite players in 2011 with 1,681 receiving yards and 16 TDs. ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The final seconds had ticked away in the Detroit Lions' 38-10 beatdown of the San Diego Chargers late last year ...  

The standoff between Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints burns on our radar, but he's not the only veteran unhappy about being slapped with the franchise tag. Avril's people seek a four-year deal in excess of $42 million (with more than half ...  

You can add former Detroit Lions Johnnie Morton and Stockar McDougle to that list. The pair filed a suit in Los Angeles on Monday, along with 11 other former players, according nflconcussionlitigation.com. Morton played 12 seasons in the NFL ...  

ALLEN PARK -- After the Detroit Lions' secondary was torched by the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints in the final two games last season, everyone expected the Lions to add a cornerback in the NFL draft. Instead, they drafted three.  

Even en route to the franchise's first playoff berth since 1999, the Detroit Lions showed some immaturity. From Ndamukong Suh's stomp against the Green Bay Packers to the team's seemingly endless amount of personal foul penalties in a regular ...  

If accurate, Avril's demands are lower than the contracts of many of the NFL's elite pass rushers, particularly in guaranteed money. Avril is coming off his best professional season. He had 11 sacks and six forced fumbles, starting all 16 games ...  

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions are arguably having the most bizarre offseason of any NFL team. Detroit was questioned about its lack of discipline during the regular season last year. Those questions have carried over into the offseason with ...  

FLINT, MI -- Southwestern Academy will be treated to a charity basketball game on Wednesday from the Detroit Lions. The Lions will play in a benefit game against the Fraternal Order of Police All-Stars in the Knights' gymnasium at 7 p.m. Doors ...  

get better at your position, while still helping your team. "That's the attitude we're taking. If everybody takes that next step themselves, personally, our team is going to be that much better." During a recent OTA practice, Lions rookie ...  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young and defensive tackle Nick Fairley were back on the field for the Detroit Lions on Tuesday.  

Detroit Lions fans have been clamoring for an improvement at left ... or right tackle Gosder Cherilus should be more worried about competition from Reiff in training camp. For now, it looks like Reiff's main battle is with Fox to be the primary backup ...  

ALLEN PARK (AP) — Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand says the franchise has unwavering and strong support for a bill about concussions that is making its way before Michigan legislators. Lewand promoted the benefits of Senate Bill 1122 on Monday.  

ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch will miss voluntary workouts for the rest of this month due to tendinitis in his knee. Lions coach Jim Schwartz said Tulloch will not participate in workouts this month as a precautionary ...  

Smith said he enjoys coming to Flint and acknowledged local NFL star Mark Ingram while observing his retired No. 7 jersey on the wall of his alma ... come back from injury and then with Jahvid Best depending how his status is for the season ...  

Sorry, we're a little late to the party with this one, but Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson was on the Late Show with David Letterman last Friday. Johnson was presenting the Top Ten as part of his promotional tour after being named the ...  

"He's a winner more so than just about anybody in the history of college football," Schwartz said. "How that all shakes out will depend on how he does in training camp and how he does in preseason games, and things like that. He's a skilled player.  

The Lions have begun their offseason training activities, known to most as OTAs. The NFL didn't have OTAs last season due to the lockout, but with this year's offseason going much more smoothly, teams are getting more chances to practice and get ...  

According to ProFootballTalk.com, Super Bowl Champion Deon Grant is garnering some interest from the Detroit Lions. The 12-year veteran has made his way around the league, coast-to-coast style. Starting with his second-round selection by the Carolina ...  

• Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford donated a "Monday Night Football" package for a fundraiser at the University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. Then he placed the winning $15,000 bid on it. Stafford, who plans to be ...  

Matthew Stafford's gift didn't go unnoticed or unappreciated, especially by one mother. And it appears the Detroit Lions quarterback may have picked up a few new fans. Mary Ann Bell authors "My Faith's Journey," a blog about her 6-year-old ...  

ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions receiver Titus Young was not allowed to participate in organized team activities today due to a fight last week with safety Louis Delmas, according to sources. Young and Delmas fought during one of Detroit's voluntary ...  

That's what Detroit Lions running back Mikel Leshoure shouted as he stepped on to the practice field for the first time since tearing his Achilles tendon during training camp last August. The bruising back, drafted out of Illinois last season ...  

After the former NFL line backer and current ESPN analyst Dhani Jones requested the quarterback Matthew Stafford to contribute a few tickets to the cause, the quarterback produced six-tickets. Alas, the auction began but Matthew Stafford took the lead with ...  

The Detroit Lions ranked 22nd in pass defense last season, which should have sent the team into panic mode after losing starting cornerback Eric Wright to a five-year, $37.5 million contract from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "I don't know that I've ever ...  

News: Lions coach Jim Schwartz would not say when Young (disciplinary) is expected to return to the team, according to MLive.com. Impact: Young has missed OTAs since punching Louis Delmas earlier this week. Schwartz is notoriously tight-lipped in ...  

Tulloch and Burleson traded friendly jabs on Tuesday at a press conference promoting the game. Tulloch, who has been sidelined from football activities with tendinitis in his left knee, expects to be healthy enough to play, but don't expect ...  

It’s not just because he’s a great player, he’s a great teammate and he’s a better person,’’ said coach Jim Schwartz who was an honorary chairman of the event. The Lions’ rookies were happy to be at the event. “It’s about time ...  

The Detroit Lions will take on Lansing firefighters Monday night during a fundraising basketball game at Lansing's Eastern High School. Lansing Fire Department Public Information Officer Steve Mazurek said the action begins at 7:30 p.m.  

The benefits being a nucleus of talent that any General Manager would love to pilot to a SuperBowl. Matthew Stafford went from being an injury prone quarterback with great intangibles, to one of four 5000-yard-passers in a season ever.  

There is a widely held perception that the Detroit Lions ignore the cornerback position. Those who hold this opinion point to their cornerback play as a weakness and view it as a problem that the Lions won't be able to overcome. The games they played against Green Bay (Week 17) and New Orleans (2011-12 playoff game) certainly make their argument seem valid. The Detroit Lions run a defense called the wide nine. It can essentially be described...  

He reports that Whitehead's explosiveness and "ability to digest a new scheme" impressed the coaches. Tim Twentyman from the Lions official site reported that the team's linebackers coach Matt Burke called Whitehead one of the smartest rookies he's ever been around.  

Although Broyles claimed he would be ready to participate in the Lions' training camp, he was a spectator during last week's rookie minicamp. Most people outside of Detroit's locker room expected Broyles to watch from the sidelines once again ...  

ALLEN PARK — Before you know it they’re going to make Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, who played at Georgia, an honorary Michigan Wolverine. Stafford attended the Griese-Hutchinson-Woodson fundraiser gala for the new children's hospital ...  

ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith has heard rumors about his team's interest in Green Bay Packers' Ryan Grant. Last week, Grant was reportedly close to signing a contract with Detroit. Grant was supposed to visit Allen Park on ...  

Lions superstar wide-receiver Calvin Johnson has been named the cover athlete for ... and in the biggest 'shocker' of the Madden bracket, Megatron beat out Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers was the one player who many thought would ...  

Based on what Lewand has seen from other states that have passed similar legislation, he is confident the new regulations wouldn't bog down the state's other youth sports organizations. "It's a very minimal impact," he said. "It's an online ...  

Troy Woolfolk is only two weeks into his pro career, and the former Michigan football defensive back already has fallen victim to the realities of the NFL. The reality being there are oodles of talented players, fighting for only a......  

Calvin Johnson has only to beat Cam Newton for the Madden Cover. If this happens, great disaster awaits the Lions. We cannot let this happen. You have until this afternoon to turn this around. You need to start voting as often as possible, getting friends ...  

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions will have its first organized team activity (OTA) on Monday with high hopes of winning a Super Bowl title this season. Winning the Super Bowl each year is the goal of every team, not just the Lions. While many ...  

ALLEN PARK — The way Matthew Stafford sees it the Lions were able to hit the ground running on Monday for their first day of organized team activities. “We don’t have an install. The rookies have to pick up where we’re going, understand ...  

Sports Illustrated's Don Banks believes Detroit already has its featured back, and it's not Best, who missed 10 games last season due to concussions. Leshoure tore his Achilles tendon before preseason games began for his rookie season in 2011 ...  

LANSING, MI - With concerns mounting over concussions suffered by athletes, the Michigan Legislature is considering a bill aimed at protecting youth involved in sports. Detroit Lions President Tom Lewand endorses the effort as part of a National ...  

Young played for the Boise State Broncos football team. He had 204 receptions for 3,063 yards and 25 touchdowns in his collegiate career, including 71 receptions for 1,215 yards and 9 touchdowns in 2010. During a 42-7 win over the Hawai'i ...  

The star receiver bested teammate Matthew Stafford in the play-in round, followed by lopsided wins over Dwayne Bowe (92-8), Arian Foster (73-27), Rob Gronkowski (63-37) and Aaron Rodgers (67-33). Newton similarly breezed into the final round ...  

ALLEN PARK -- Chicago Bears receiver Brandon Marshall talked about a lot of things during his ESPN tour on Friday. What Marshall did not say might be of interest to the Detroit Lions. Marshall, who was traded by the Miami Dolphins to the Chicago ...  

That said, the Lions could be giving up on Young after this fight because they took rookie receiver Ryan Broyles in Round 2 of the draft. In another tweet by Richardson, the team is not letting Young back at the moment: #Lions WR Titus Young is not allowed ...  

I like Titus Young. I think he's a very talented receiver who could be destined for a huge role in the next few years. At least, if he can grow up. So far, not so good, as he was absent from organized training activities after getting into a fight with ...  

COMMENTARY | James Bryant certainly seems to have high hopes for himself this season. The Detroit Lions fullback recently interviewed with Detroit Lions.com and came across as confident and ready to produce. Considering signing with Detroit is a golden ...  

Bleacher ReportDetroit Lions' 10 Best & Worst Moves of the 2012 OffseasonBleacher ReportStill, there is perhaps no such thing as a "perfect" offseason, and so even though the Lions have done a good job completing their stated goals in 2012, there are still issues. These may not be the issues you think they are (hint: one of the worst ...Michigan Senate may act soon on concussion billDetroit Free PressLions CB Chris Houston not ready to step...  

The Detroit Lions have had a pretty productive off season. They have reworked contracts for their big name stars, conducted a draft, and are still working on upgrading their roster. The one significant piece of work that remains is to sign Head ...  

I think just getting back to actually playing football (will be good for the team ... All coaches are allowed to be on the field during OTAs, but live contact is not allowed; no one-on-one offense vs. defense drills are permitted (i.e ...  

ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson has made the most of his opportunities in life. Now Johnson is trying to give local high school football players their opportunity. Johnson is offering scholarship opportunities to senior ...  

You just can't come in and stack the box against the Lions anymore. You have to have that kind of player (Johnson) who balances game. "Then it becomes a chess match between the coordinators. I'm very excited. We have a long way to training camp.  

ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions guard Rob Sims sat in the film room this offseason and did not like what he saw. Sims spent time breaking down last year's film and analyzed countless plays. He saw a guy doing a pretty good job. It just was not the ...  

After minicamp June 12-14, Miles will reconvene with the team a month and a half later at Allen Park for the 2012 Detroit Lions training camp. Miles said he worked out with Detroit Lions wide receivers coach Shawn Jefferson during the rookie minicamp.  

They have brought in at least two, former Cincinnati Bengal Chris Crocker and former Tampa Bay Buc Sean Jones, for visits. Grant has played for four teams, spending the last two with the Giants. He was a second-round pick for the Carolina ...  

The franchise's first playoff berth since 1999 seems to have earned Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford Sr. only a little credit. Ranked as the NFL's worst owner by Forbes last November (mostly for financial reasons), Ford is 27th on the list ...  

Tonight marks the big reveal of the Detroit Lions' 2012 regular season schedule. Last season, the Lions made it into the playoffs for the first time in 12 years, finishing with a respectable 10-6 record. With arguably the worst decade long debacle of an ...  

Breakdown: A 2011 playoff appearance, along with the quarterback-receiver combination of Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson ... As usual, they'll also play on Thanksgiving Day, hosting the Houston Texans in the early time slot (12:30 p.m ...  

MLive.comKellen Moore far from a lock to make Detroit Lions' 53-man rosterMLive.comALLEN PARK -- With all due respect to RJ Archer, former Boise State star Kellen Moore has the inside track on the Detroit Lions' third quarterback job. Well, that's assuming the Lions keep three on the roster. "We'll see how it shakes (out)," Schwartz ...6 Reasons to Believe Kellen Moore Makes Detroit Lions' Final RosterBleacher ReportFormer Boise State QB...  

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions have placed running back Jerome Harrison on the Reserve/Non-Football Illness List for a second consecutive season. Detroit made that move after it officially announced the signings of Oklahoma safety Sam Proctor ...  

Detroit Lions will take on Lansing firefighters in fundraiser basketball gameLansing State JournalLANSING — The Detroit Lions will take on Lansing firefighters Monday night during a fundraising basketball game at Lansing's Eastern High School. Lansing Fire Department Public Information Officer Steve Mazurek said the action begins at 7:30 pm at the ...and more »  

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley pleaded not guilty to a drug charge on Monday, according to the Detroit Free Press. The newspaper first reported that Fairley's arraignment hearing was to be delayed. Fairley was charged with a single ...  

ALLEN PARK - Detroit Lions undrafted rookie Wallace Miles may not have been drafted like Ryan Broyles, but he caught the coaching staff's attention in a hurry. Miles, a former North Carolina A standout, signed with the Lions late Sunday night ...  

Free agent defensive back Alonzo Lawrence was perhaps the most talked-about rookie at Detroit Lions mini-camp last weekend. It wasn't just ... He was a highly recruited guy, he had a little bit of time at Alabama and he has a little bit ...  

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley's Monday arraignment hearing on a drug charge was adjourned until July, according to the Detroit Free Press. Fairley was charged with a single count of misdemeanor marijuana possession after a small ...  

Following the Detroit Lions rookie minicamps, the Lions have inked two more free agents in S Sam Proctor and WR Wallace Miles. Proctor was the fourth safety brought in by the Lions this offseason and was mostly a backup for Oklahoma, where he ...  

It's fair to say Stafford is on the outside looking in on that group right now. Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers have put up equal or better stats than Stafford and each has at least one ring. Eli Manning and Ben Roethlisberger may not ...  

In 2009, the Lions drafted Matt Stafford and Brandon Pettigrew in round one. They drafted Louis Delmas in the second round, DeAndre Levy in the third round and Sammie Lee Hill in the fourth round. In 2010, the Lions drafted defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh ...  

Matthew Stafford is at home -- he knows what I'm talking about ... I remember watching footage of Stafford's Pro Day on NFLN and coming away as impressed as I had been when watching his games. I saw Sanchez's Pro Day up closes as a member of the media.  

Fairley was charged with 2nd-degree marijuana possession. Sidney Harrell ... a first step substance-abuse program with the NFL and that he has passed a drug test since his arrest. Detroit Lions running back Mikel Leshoure was arrested twice ...  

He simply isn't ready for the NFL, no matter how much Boise State fans, Peter King and others want to root for him. The work Moore needs to do between now and being a capable NFL player should be done on a practice squad. Lions coach, Jim Schwartz isn't ...  

ALLEN PARK — At Detroit Lions rookie minicamp, it seemed like linebacker Tahir Whitehead almost got lost in the buzz surrounding the Oklahoma rookies and quarterback Kellen Moore. Rookie quarterback Kellen Moore was asked about having his ...  

Since the Matt Millen era ended, the Detroit Lions have been steadily improving - to the point that they're now a legitimate threat in the NFC. If the New York Giants, last year's Super Bowl champions, reflect the recipe for a Championship-caliber team ...  

Wallace Miles, who became the first player in N.C. A history to eclipse 1,000 receiving yards in a season last year, has signed a free-agent deal with the Detroit Lions. Miles, a 6-foot-1, 193-pound wideout from Atlanta, shares the Aggies' all ...  

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They have a good cornerback in Chris Houston, and a good safety in Louis Delmas. Amari Spievey has some potential, and guys like Alphonso Smith, Aaron Berry, and Lacey are sort of, kind of decent, I suppose. There is more to defending the pass ...  

Despite Edwards' statistical accomplishments, there are a number of factors that kept his stock down. First, the stats are inflated by Houston's Air Raid offense, which finished in the top five in passing each of the past four seasons.  

From Steve Owens to Billy Sims to Barry Sanders, the Detroit Lions have always had an affinity for drafting players from Oklahoma. But never anything like this. SoonerNation quizzed Lions beat writer Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press (you ...  

Currently, 88 players on the roster are actually under contract. The two who aren't are Cliff Avril and Riley Reiff. Avril has been franchised, but he has not yet signed the tender. He and the Lions have until the middle of July to work out a ...  

ALLEN PARK-- Travis Lewis was the second linebacker picked by the Detroit Lions during the NFL draft, and was one of four to take part in this weekend's rookie minicamp. But when coach Jim Schwartz was asked about linebackers after the final day ...  

It's a combination of everything." Detroit safety Louis Delmas, cornerback Chris Houston, cornerback Aaron Berry, cornerback Don Carey, safety Amari Spievey and safety Erik Coleman all missed time last season due to various injuries. The Lions ...  

COMMENTARY | Matt Stafford and Calvin Johnson are among the elite quarterback-receiver tandems in the NFL. However, if the Detroit Lions are truly going to become a legitimate threat in the NFC, they'll need to broaden their horizons and not rely so ...  

He had trouble keeping weight on as the season wore on. He can lose eight pounds in one workout. “The last couple years I’ve been playing really light, a lot lighter than I’m used to playing. I felt there was some parts of my game that ...  

Up next are the Detroit Lions, who are scheduled to visit the 49ers in their home opener at Candlestick Park, as the 49ers will face all four teams from the NFC North ... position heading into the 2012 season. Free agent Ryan Grant, who has spent the ...  

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NFL NewsDetroit Lions receiver Ryan Broyles says Week 1 still a possibilityNFL NewsBy NFL.com Detroit Lions second-round pick receiver Ryan Broyles could start his professional career on the physically unable to perform list, but the Oklahoma product says not to count him out of Week 1 just yet. When the draft ends, a race to sign ...  

ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Bill Bentley doesn't lack swagger. That much was apparent when shortly after getting drafted he declared himself the best cornerback to ever come out of Pahokee, Florida. Mind you, current Lions ...  

He's in camp with the Detroit Lions this weekend after signing on with them as a free agent, and in a way ... That helps explain why pick after pick went by in the draft without Moore's name being called. By the time it was over, he was ready to put ...  

ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz said there was no change concerning receiver Titus Young's status with the team. Schwartz, who spoke at the Detroit Lions Charity Bocce Ball Tournament on Wednesday afternoon, would not say when ...  

GBMWolverineDETROIT LIONS NOTES: Troy Woolfolk calmer in second go-aroundSouthgate News HeraldBy Paula Pasche ALLEN PARK — Troy Woolfolk has a slight advantage this weekend at Detroit Lions rookie minicamp. It's his second NFL rookie camp in two weeks. Last week he was working with the Dallas Cowboys. Then he got a call from the Lions asking ...Ex-Wolverine Troy Woolfolk sees what dad means at Lions rookie campDetroit Free PressTroy Woolfolk...  

ALLEN PARK -- Former Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders will make a prime time appearance ... The draft will be held at Radio City Music Hall in New York (second-round starts at 7 p.m.). Last year, Detroit drafted running back Mikel ...  

So, given all that he's done for Detroit, why haven't the Lions signed him to a long-term deal yet? Free agency and the draft are over, training camp has not started. If not now, then when? As Larry the Cable Guy so eloquently put it, let's "Get Er Done".  

Nate Burleson says he didn't see what fellow Detroit Lions receiver Titus Young did to get himself dismissed from team workouts this week. ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Nate Burleson says he didn't see what fellow Detroit Lions receiver Titus Young did to get ...  

ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions' third-round pick Bill Bentley has agreed to a four-year contract with the team, leaving only first-round selection Riley Reiff not under contract. Bentley, a former Louisiana-Lafayette cornerback, is expected to ...  

DEFENSIVE MVP—Stephen Tulloch, ILB Maybe it seems odd to give this award to an inside linebacker ... the field to the tune of 84 sacks which was down from his total of 111 in 2010. I expect the totals to go back up in 2012 as offensive players will ...